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Sluggish Demand Depresses Synthetic Fiber Prices in March
The global synthetic fiber price decline that began late last year has continued through the first three…
Luxury Goods Market to Slacken; Prada Projects Modest Growth
A symptom of an enfeebled luxury good market, Italian retailer Prada expects weakened sales growth this year…
Chinese Gov’t To Invest $1.6 Billion In Xinjiang’s Textile Industry
The Chinese government announced its plans to invest 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) directly into the…
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New Study: Costs of Compliance in China Expected to Rise
According to a new study, the tightening of anti-corruption laws in China will increase the costs of…
A New World Beckons: The Future of Yarn Spinning in China and Elsewhere
While in Shanghai recently, I met with a friend to discuss the current state of the Chinese textile…
Chinese Renminbi Tumbles Below “Red Line;” Massive Losses May Follow
On Wednesday, a rapidly depreciating Chinese renminbi traversed what financial experts have been referring to…
Li & Fung Releases 2013 Results; Unveils Ambitious Three-Year Plan
Sourcing giant Li & Fung (LF) just announced its annual performance results for the 2013 fiscal year and…
Should the TPP Include China?
Especially now that South Korea recently engaged in talks with Japan about the possibility of joining…
Apparel Drives Import Growth in January
U.S. apparel imports grew much faster than imports of all goods and services in January, according to the…
Walmart’s Plight in China: Still Failing After 20 Years
Walmart’s ambitious designs on global expansion squarely depend upon its penetration of China’s customer-rich…
New Study Warns that Currency Manipulation is Costing Textile/Apparel Industry Jobs
A new study issued by the Economic Policy Institute urges the U.S. government to take a strong stand against…
New Report: Political Instability in South Asia Threatens Footwear Industry
A new report warns that a combination of political discord and the rise of nationalism in South Asia could…
Japan, South Korea Meet to Discuss Seoul Joining TPP; China Remains Excluded
Potentially complicating already stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, Japan and South Korea…
Pakistan Exports Survive Slumping Chinese Demand; GSP Status a Game-Changer
In a sign of Pakistan’s growing stability as a textile exporter, the country has weathered a considerably…
India’s Textile Industry Blossoms into Major Player
India is fast emerging as a major textile producer, the beneficiary of a perfect storm of economic factors…